Senior Charge Nurse (Medical Ward 2)

Job title:

Senior Charge Nurse (Medical Ward 2)

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

WESTERN ISLES HOSPITAL, MACAULAY ROAD,STORNOWAY, ISLE OF LEWIS HS1 2AFAcute ServicesSenior Charge Nurse Medical Ward 2/ ErisortBand 7 – £48,788 – £56,747Plus Distant Islands Allowance £1,34937 hours per weekAre you interested in working and living in the Western Isles, a unique area of natural beauty with clean air, no traffic jams and the opportunity to explore a variety of outdoor leisure activities, cultural activities, as well as a wealth of traditional craft and music related pursuits, with daily travel connections to the mainland via air and ferry? If this opportunity appeals, then we have the vacancy for you. For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the website: http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/wihrr.pdf.We are looking for a highly motivated experienced nurse to manage Medical 2/ Erisort ward at the Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway.Medical ward 2 is a 22 bedded general medical ward comprising of acute adult medicine and stroke, Erisort ward is a 16 bed covid surge ward operating as and when requiredYou will have overall clinical, professional and managerial responsibility for the ward on a 24-hr basis.Applicants should have RN1 Adult level registration with the NMC, a health-related degree as well as extensive clinical experience including evidence of management experienceThe post demands excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills. A sound knowledge of effective individual staff management and good team leading skills are essential.The successful applicant will be required to register with the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).For further information on this post please contact Miss Frances Robertson, Associate Nurse/ AHP Director and COO Email: frances.robertson2@nhs.scotThe successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: , along with a job description.Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a’ nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.Closing date: 11/10/2024

Expected salary

£48788 – 56747 per year

Location

Stornoway, Western Isles

Job date

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 02:57:28 GMT

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